Friday, April 18, 2014

Corn, a collection of recipes all in one place! 20 recipes

I decided to add another collection to my series. This one is all of my favorite corn recipes in one post.
I've stated before that I could write a cookbook about corn. You'll see why as you read this collection.


Fall Corn Pudding:

Here's what you'll need:
1 - 9"X9" baking dish or  Gratin baking dish, sprayed with a vegetable cooking spray.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

1 stick (8TBS) Butter
1/4 C Granulated Sugar
3 Eggs
1 (8oz.) container of Cream Cheese
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
1 (8.5oz) package of Corn Muffin Mix
1/4 C Heavy Cream
1 (15oz.) can of Creamed Corn
1 (15.25.oz) Canned Sweet Corn, drained

In a medium mixing bowl:
Butter
Sugar
Beat with a hand mixer until creamy.

Add:
Eggs, continue beating until well incorporated.
Add:
Sour Cream
Vanilla
Nutmeg
Cinnamon
Cloves
Continue beating well.

Fold in, by hand:
Creamed Corn
Sweet Corn
Pour into the pan.
Bake for 45 mins. - 1 hour.
Remove from the oven to a rack and cool 10 minutes.
Serve warm.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Creamed Corn:


I've mentioned that we have some incredible cooks that live on our Cul de Sac.
We have a Dinner Club on the block every month.
Each month a different family hosts the dinner club.
In addition to the dinner club, we have  an October Block Party where everyone contributes to the meal.
That's where the best recipes show up. Occasionally recipes are shared.

We all host parties through out the year and we eat well!
I've posted several recipes that have been shared by the neighbors and here's another one of my favorites.
This one has become a Thanksgiving tradition in our house since 2007.

Thank you Jane for sharing this great corn recipe.

Creamed Corn:

10" cast iron skillet
1/2 pint whipping cream or heavy cream
1 stick butter
3 TBS flour
3 cans ( 11 oz. each) Shoe Peg Corn, drained
Salt and Pepper to taste

Melt butter in the skillet
Stir in flour and cook well ( cooking the roux well, removes the flour taste, cook until pale golden brown)
Whisk in the cream
Add the corn
Season to taste with salt and pepper
Mix well

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until edges are browned and bubbling

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!




Tex - French Corn, Cheese and Green Chile Souffle:

I don't think this would be considered a healthy recipe, but I sure do like it!
It's a combination of my Texas and French cooking background.
There are several options for the Cheese, (Swiss Gruyere, French Comte or P'tit Basque)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Heavily Butter a 2 quart Souffle Dish or Charlotte Mold, sprinkle the bottom and sides with a light coating of Cornmeal.

2 TBS Butter
2 TBS Flour
1 C Whole Milk
3 C grated Gruyere
3 Eggs, separated
2 C Corn
1/2 Red Bell Pepper, diced
1 - 4oz. can of Diced Green Chiles
1/8 tsp Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste

In a medium saucepan on low heat:
Melt Butter
Stir in Flour
Gradually whisk in Milk
Stir until thick and creamy
Remove from heat
Fold in Cheese

By hand, beat in yolks, one at a time.
Fold in Corn, Bell Pepper, Chiles, Paprika, Salt and Pepper.

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and gently fold into batter.
Pour batter into the prepared dish.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Without opening the oven door - lower the temperature to 350 and continue baking for 5 minutes.
Serve immediately.


Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!




Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet, 2 versions:

Cornbread In A Skillet:
10" cast iron skillet
375 degree oven


2 TBS vegetable oil & 2 TBS butter
3 C ( Marie Callender's Cornbread Mix) or a mix of your choice. ( I know there are those who don't
believe in a prepared mix, but believe me this makes a great cornbread and easier than creating a batter from scratch)

1 1/2 C water
1 C creamed corn
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 C shredded cheddar cheese
3-4 jalapenos, seeded and minced. ( or 1 small can of chopped chile peppers)

Melt butter and oil in the skillet, in the pre heated oven.

In a bowl:
Mix  cornbread mix & water, blend well
Add corn, onion, cheese and jalapenos

Pour batter onto the heated skillet and bake for 45 minutes.

Hint:
cut left over bread into cubes and bake  on a cookie sheet in a single layer at 400 degrees for 15
minutes to make croutons!


Here's another option:

Jalapeno Cranberry Skillet Cornbread:
It's basically the same preparation as the above recipe.
10" Cast Iron Skillet
375 degree oven

2 TBS Vegetable Oil and 2 TBS Butter
3 C Marie Callender's Cornbread Mix
1 1/2 C Water
3 Jalapeno's seeded and minced and combined with 2 TBS of Fresh Cilantro, chopped and placed in a Mortar and Pestle to create a paste.
1/2 C Dried Cranberries

Melt Butter and Oil in the skillet in the preheated oven.
In a bowl:
mix cornbread mix and water, blend well.
Fold in the Jalapeno/Cilantro Paste and Cranberries.

Pour the batter into the heated skillet and bake for 45 minutes.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Farmhouse Corn Pudding:
Nancy Fuller.

I love corn pudding. I have so many recipes on the blog for corn pudding. Just when I think I have enough, I find another one. I've adapted this one just a bit .

Butter, softened
1- 9"X 13" casserole dish
Heavily butter the dish.

2 eggs , beaten
1 C shredded white cheddar cheese
1 C whipped cream cheese spread with chives (photo to follow)
1 C heavy cream
1/2 C plain bread crumbs
2 TBS of local honey
1 TBS fresh chopped marjoram
2 shallots, diced
4 C corn kernels
4 TBS butter, melted
Salt and Pepper to taste

In a large mixing bowl:
eggs
cheddar cheese
whipped cream cheese
heavy cream
bread crumbs
honey
marjoram
shallots
Mix well with your hands.

Add corn, mix again with your hands.
Add melted butter and continue to mix with your hands.

Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper to taste.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.


This is the whipped cream cheese .

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



I follow many blogs and cooking sites, I'm constantly introduced to new recipes. Some of them I simply  re post and others, I adapt and give credit to the original post. I realize that thousands of recipes trade hands and are re posted. There are still chefs and cooks that create original recipes. I happen to enjoy creating original them and I note that on any of mine that are posted on my blog.

I loved this recipe when I was first introduced to it, but I chose to adapt it. Sometimes I do that to make a recipe vegetarian, but I never claim them as my own. I made some changes to this one, but kept the integrity of the original recipe. I'm sure it's been passed around  many times. But thank you to I Love Texas Recipes, again, for posting another great recipe that I like. This one came from Recipe Girl via I Love Texas Recipes.

Corn Griddle Cakes:

2 Tbs of vegetable oil, divided
1 C diced onion
1 C flour
3 TBS diced fresh chive
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2/3 C whole milk
1 egg, beaten
1 (4oz) can of  Hatch peeled and diced green chiles, or 1/2 C of diced Roasted Hatch Chiles.
1 C corn (frozen, fresh or canned) If using frozen, thaw first!
1/2 C shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
Warm Maple syrup

You need a 10" Cast Iron Skillet

In the skillet, heat 1 TBS of oil over medium high heat.
Cook the onions until they begin to turn golden brown.
Transfer onions to a small bowl and set aside.
Keep the skillet ready to cook the corn cakes, don't wipe it clean.

In a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together:
flour
chives
baking powder
salt
cayenne pepper

Stir in:
milk
egg
oil
Just to moisten.
Fold in, onion, corn, cheese and green chiles.

Heat the remaining 1 TBS of oil in the skillet.
Pour 1/4 C of batter into the heated skillet for each corn cake.
Cook on each side for 3 - 4 minutes.
The cakes can also be prepared in a Cast Iron Griddle.

Serve each cake with warm Maple Syrup, Bacon and Sausage.
I serve mine with Vegetarian Bacon and Sausage.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!




I have 3 versions of this Best of the Best Dip!

The Original Recipe ( I entered this in the 2001 Hellman's Mayonnaise Picnic Recipe Contest)
The Creamy Version
Hatch Chile Version ( I created this one for our local, Annual Hatch Chile Competition)


Tex - Mex Corn Dip / Original Recipe:

350 degree oven
Bake in a 1.6 liter casserole, a 2 quart casserole or a 10" cast iron skillet.
Optional, add 1 - 10 oz. can of Ro-Tel tomatoes.

2 - 15.25 oz. cans of Mexi Corn, drained.
2 - 4 oz. cans of green chiles, drained.
2 C Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese.
1 C Grated Parmesan Cheese.
1 C Mayonnaise.

Mix all ingredients together .
Bake 1 hour, uncovered.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Tex - Mex Corn Dip / Creamy Version:

350 degree oven
Bake in a 1.6 liter casserole, a 2 quart casserole or a 10" cast iron skillet.

1- 15.25 oz can of creamed corn
2 - 11oz. cans of Mexi- Corn, drained.
1 - 4 oz. can of green chiles, not drained
1 C mayonnaise.
2 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 C grated Parmesan Cheese.

Mix all ingredients together.
Bake 1 hour, uncovered.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Tex - Mex Corn Dip Hatch Chile Version:

350 degree oven.
Bake in a 1.6 liter casserole , a 2 quart casserole or a 10" cast iron skillet.

1 - 15.25 oz. can of Creamed Corn.
2 - 11 oz. cans of White Shoe-peg Corn, drained.
3 Hatch Chiles, seeded,finely chopped. ( about 1 1/4C)
1 C Mayonnaise.
1 C Grated Parmesan Cheese.
2 C Grated Hatch Jack Cheese.

Mix all ingredients together.
Bake 1 hour, uncovered.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Corn Maque Choux:

Another Corn dish, just can't get enough. There are many recipes for this Cajun dish. I like this one the best. I've tried to find a translation. I speak French and I know that Choux is Cabbage, I have no idea what Maque means or what Cabbage has to do with a Corn dish, oh well, it looks good! This recipe comes from Emeril Lagasse.

2 TBS (1/4 stick) butter
4 C corn (6 ears)
1 C diced onion
1 C diced red pepper
1 TBS minced jalapeno
2 tsp Cajun Spice (recipe to follow)
1 tsp salt
1/2 C heavy cream

Heat a 10" cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
Melt butter
Reduce heat to medium
Add:
corn
onion
bell pepper
jalapeno
spice
salt
Cook for 10 minutes, stirring
Add cream , stir well and cook 2 minutes
Serve hot

Cajun Seasoning:

2 1/2 TBS paprika
2 TBS salt
2 TBS garlic powder
1 TBS onion powder
1 TBS cayenne pepper
1 TBS dried oregano
1 TBS dried thyme
1 TBS black pepper

Mix all ingredients in a jar, shake well and store in the pantry.
I always have a jar available.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Corn Muffins:

Another great Texas recipe from Rebecca Rather.

3/4 C (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted
3 C heavy cream
3 large eggs
3 1/2 C all purpose flour
1 1/2 C coarse cornmeal plus extra for topping
1 C sugar
2 TBS baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 C corn kernels, fresh, frozen(thawed) or canned(drained).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Generously grease or spray 24 standard muffin cups or line them with muffin liners.

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, pour in the butter, cream, eggs into the bowl of the mixer.
Add flour, cornmeal sugar baking powder and salt on top.

Mix at medium speed just until the ingredients are combined and not lumpy.
Stir the corn into the batter.

Use a cookie scoop and fill the muffin cups 2/3's full of batter.
Sprinkle the tops with cornmeal.

Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, until lightly brown. They should spring back when you touch the tops lightly with your fingertips.
Serve warm

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Best Ever Corn Casserole:

This is a vintage Amish/Mennonite recipe from one of my many cookbooks from the Mennonite Relief Sale in Kansas.

1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn, drained.
1 Can of Cream Style Corn
8 oz. of Sour Cream
1 Egg
1 package of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
1 small Onion, diced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Dried Parsley

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Dried Parsley to taste.

Heavily butter an 8"X8" casserole dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.



Corn Pudding:

1 can of corn, drained
1 can of creamed corn
2 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 box (8oz.) cornmeal
1 C sour cream
1/2 C butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
2 green onions, chopped, entire onion

1 - 10" cast iron skillet sprayed with a vegetable cooking spray or rubbed with vegetable oil.
Or an 8"X11" glass baking dish

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
Pour into the prepared skillet or pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



I loved this soup when I saw Ree Drummond prepare it on The Pioneer Woman.
I've adapted it to make it vegetarian.


4 TBS (1/2 stick) butter
1 whole onion, chopped
3 whole bell peppers, finely diced (Red, Yellow, Orange)
5 ears of corn, kernels cut off.  (each ear is about 3/4 C so 3 3/4 C of corn on 5 ears). I used more, 32 oz. or 2 pounds.
1/4 C flour ( I used 3/4 C or more)
3 C vegetarian chicken broth (I use Better Than Bouillon, No Chicken)
2 C half and half
1 heaping cup of grated Monterey Jack or Swiss Cheese ( I used 2 C)
1 heaping cup of grated Pepper Jack Cheese  (I used 3/4 C)
1/3 C sliced green onions (I used about 6 green onions)
1 - 14 oz. can of diced green chiles (I added these because we live in Texas and everything tastes better with chiles)
Bacon Bits

 In  a large soup pot over medium high heat, saute the onion, in butter for a couple of minutes until translucent.
Add bell peppers and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
Add corn and cook for another minute.

Sprinkle flour evenly over the vegetables and stir well.
Add broth and stir until it begins to thicken , about 3 - 4 minutes.
Stir in half and half , cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add both cheeses, green onions and diced green chiles, continue stirring until cheese melts.
When the cheese is melted, salt and pepper to taste.

Serve in individual soup bowls and top with vegetarian bacon bits.












Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!





Texans love Tex - Mex cuisine and that includes any recipe made with corn.
I've been researching Street Corn. I've eaten it in Mexico and it's delicious. It's typically a roasted ear of corn with the shuck attached and used as a handle. The hot roasted corn is slathered with mayonnaise or Mexican sour cream, cheese and chile powder, salt and lime juice.
You can also enjoy it in individual ramekins, cups or small bowls.
I've adapted several recipes to make it easy.


Corn Soup with Roasted Chiles and Smoked Gouda Cheese:

It's Soup season for me. It's Hatch Chile Season too. I love Smoked Gouda Cheese.
Here's the recipe that combines them all well:

4 TBS butter
1 medium Onion, roughly chopped
1 pound of Red Potatoes, skin on, sliced
1 TBS fresh Thyme
6 C Water
4 C frozen Corn
3 Roasted Hatch Chiles, seeded, peeled, diced ( you can use 1 (4oz) cans of diced Green Chiles, well drained, if you don't have access to Roasted Hatch Chiles.
1 C Half and Half
1 C Grated Smoked Gouda Cheese
Salt, to taste
chopped Chives for garnish

in a large saute pan on medium heat:
Butter
Onion
Sauté for 10 minutes
Transfer to a slow cooker and add potatoes, thyme,water
Cover and Cook on low for 4 hours

Use an Immersion Blender and blend some of the Potatoes, not all of them, just enough to thicken it

Add:
Corn
Chiles
Half and Half
Cheese
Salt
Continue Cooking for 30 minutes more

Serve Garnished with Chives

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!




Just another Corn Pudding, or is it?
I just added this to my collection of Corn recipes.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 8" X 8" Baking Dish, sprayed with a Vegetable Non Stick Cooking Spray.
1 - 9" X 13" Baking Dish for a Water Bath.
A Hand Mixer
A Food Processor
Aluminum Foil

Corn Cake:

8 TBS (1stick) Butter, room temperature
1/3 C Masa Harina Flour
1/4 C Water
1 1/2 C Corn kernels, fresh, canned or frozen and thawed.
1/4 C Cornmeal
1/3 C Granulated Sugar
2 TBS Heavy Cream
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Powder

In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer:
Butter
Beat until creamy smooth.

Add:
Masa Harina
Water
Beat just until well mixed.

In a Food Processor:
Corn
Pulse a few times, leaving it chunky.
Fold into the batter, by hand.

In another bowl:
Cornmeal
Sugar
Heavy Cream
Salt Baking Powder
Whisk well until combined.
Stir this into the Corm Mixture, by hand.
Pour into the pan.
Cover tightly with Aluminum Foil.

Place this pan in a water bath: (the 9" X 13" pan filled with 1/3 of the way with water.)
Bake for 1 hour.

Remove from oven to cool slightly.
Use a large Cookie Scoop to serve.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!




Corn Pudding (Original Recipe):

I love Corn. I've talked about this many times on the blog. I can't seem to get enough recipes with corn. I have Corn Pudding , Corn Timbale, Creamed Corn, Texas Creamed Corn, Texas Spoon Bread and Sweet Corn Pudding from Farmhouse Rules.
This is an original recipe. I was making changes as I was putting it together. We had it last night for dinner and it was everything I hoped it would be.

2 TBS Butter
1 Medium Onion, chopped
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
2 C Corn
1/4 C Flour
2 C Milk
1/2 C Corn Meal
1 (4oz.) Can of diced Green Chiles
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
6 Eggs, well beaten
Chimayo Chile Powder (or what ever Chile Powder you have)

In a Large Skillet:
Heat Butter
Add:
Onion
Garlic
Saute 3 minutes
Add Corn, cook 3 minutes
Add Flour, stir well
Add Milk and simmer stirring constantly
Don't allow to boil

Add Corn Meal and Chiles
Mix well
Remove from heat
Add Salt and Pepper

Process the mixture in a Blender
Pour into a Large Bowl and allow to Cool a bit before adding the Eggs.
Whisk in the Eggs.

Pour into a Deep Dish Pie Pan sprayed with a Vegetable Cooking Spray.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with Chile Powder just before serving.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!








Scalloped Corn in a Slow Cooker:


I am a huge fan of Corn. I have so many variations of what can be done with Corn. Here's my latest obsession, Slow Cooker and Corn. What a great idea!
I included this recipe in a post called Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Recipes.

2/3 C Flour
1/3 C Butter
4 Eggs
3/4 C Evaporated Milk
1 TBS Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
1 - (14oz.) can of Creamed Corn
2 C Frozen Corn, thawed and drained

Spray a 3-4 Quart Slow Cooker with a Vegetable Cooking Spray
Combine all ingredients in a Large Bowl and port into the Cooker.
Cover and Cook on High 2-3 hours.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!




Cream of Poblano Pepper and Corn Soup:


The Poblano Chile Pepper is typically milder that other Chile Peppers. I comes to us from Puebla, Mexico.
Texans eat a lot of Chile Peppers. We use them is many recipes in Mexican and Tex - Mex Cuisine.

1 Large Poblano Chile Pepper
1 Small Onion, chopped
2 Cloves of Garlic, chopped
3 TBS Butter
1 1/2 C Heavy Cream
1 Vegetable Bouillon Cube
1 1/2 tsp Cumin
1 small can of Creamed Corn
2 TBS chopped fresh Cilantro
Tabasco to taste

Remove the Stem of Poblano Pepper, cut it in half lengthwise, remove Seeds and Ribs.
Chop coarsely

In a Saute Pan on Low Heat:
Butter
Poblano Pepper
Onion
Garlic
Saute for 10 minutes, Stir Occasionally

Add:
Heavy Cream
Bouillon Cube
Cumin
corn
1 TBS chopped Cilantro

Continue Cooking just until heated through. Do not boil
Salt and Tabasco to taste
Garnish each Bowl with remaining Cilantro

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Fall Corn Pudding with White Cheddar and Thyme:


  1. 4 Tbs Unsalted Butter, plus more for Greasing
  2. 1 Onion, finely chopped
  3. 2 tsp Minced Thyme
  4. 4 C Frozen Corn Kernels (about 20 ounces), thawed
  5. 1/2 C Stone-Ground Cornmeal
  6. Kosher Salt and freshly Ground Pepper
  7. 5 Large Eggs
  8. 3 C Half-and-Half
  9. 1 C Shredded Sharp White Cheddar Cheese


Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

























  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter a 9-by-13-inch Shallow Ceramic Baking Dish. 
  2. In a Large Skillet, Melt the Butter. Add the Onion and Thyme and Cook over Moderate Heat until the Onion is Softened, about 8 minutes. Remove from the Heat. Add the Corn and Cornmeal and toss to combine. Season with Salt and Pepper and let Cool.
  3. In a Large Bowl, Whisk the Eggs with Half and Half.
  4.  In a Blender or Food Processor, combine 1 C of the Custard with 1 C of the Corn Mixture and Puree until Smooth. Whisk the Puree into the Custard. Then Stir in the Corn Mixture, Cheese, 2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of Pepper until well blended.
  5. Spread the Mixture in the Prepared Baking Dish and Bake for about 40 Minutes, until the Pudding is slightly puffed and just starting to brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.








Baked Pineapple Casserole

This is another vintage recipe that I found in one of my latest finds at the Mennonite Relief Sale in Kansas last weekend. I collect cookbooks from the Amish / Mennonite community where my wife grew up in Kansas. My favorite books are the collections of handwritten recipes that have been handed down through generations of a family. I will cherish them and pass them on.
I found it to bee interesting. I had never seen, or heard of this before. It's a great Spring and Easter dish.
A great side dish for Ham and a great Brunch dish.
I've attached a photograph of the original recipe. I changed a few things to make it current.

Baked Pineapple Casserole:

1/2 C Butter
3/4 C Sugar
a dash of Salt
3 Eggs, beaten
1- #2 can of Crushed Pineapple, do not drain
5 slices of bread, crust trimmed and cubed. I would leave the crust on.

Cream together:
Salt
Sugar
Add Eggs and beat.
Add remaining ingredients and mix.
Place in a heavily Buttered 1 1/2 quart Casserole Dish.
Bake at 325 degrees for 40 - 50 minutes.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!





Thursday, April 17, 2014

Fresh Tomato Pie

Here's a vintage recipe for Tomato Pie. I found this in one of my latest handwritten cookbooks from the Mennonite Relief Sale.

1 - 9"-10" Pie Pan
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

1 Tube of Refrigerate Biscuits.
4 Ripe Tomatoes, sliced
1 medium Onion, diced
1/2 C Green Bell Peppers, diced
2 TBS Butter
1 C shredded Swiss Cheese
1/3 C Mayonnaise

Butter the Pie Pan
Press the Biscuit Dough into the bottom of the pan to make a crust.
Add Sliced Tomatoes.
Saute the Onion and Bell Pepper in the Butter until tender.
Evenly spread the Onion and Bell Pepper over the Tomatoes.
Mix the Cheese with the Mayonnaise and spread it evenly over the pie.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Tex - Mex Fudge

I just thought I'd share this Yummy recipe with everyone. Remember, Yummy means, not healthy!
Oh well, it can also mean ......... Yummy and nothing more than that, and that's OK!

Here's what you'll need:
Heavily butter an 8"X 8" baking pan.

2 C Granulated Sugar
3 TBS Butter
1 tsp Cinnamon
1tsp sea salt
1 C Evaporated Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 C Miniature Marshmallows
1 1/2 C Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 C Chopped Pecans

In a Cast Iron skillet on medium heat:
Sugar
Butter
Cinnamon
Evaporated Milk
Slowly bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Add:
Marshmallows
Chocolate Chips
Pecans
Vanilla
Continue stirring until the Marshmallows and Chocolate are melted and well combined.
Pour into the pan and cool completely.
Cut into squares to serve.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Vegan Date and Walnut Cake

This recipe comes from Food52. I've adapted it slightly, not interfering with the integrity of the original recipe.  If you're not Vegan or even Vegetarian, don't turn up your nose to this recipe! You may just love it!

1 1/2 C pitted dates, chopped into small pieces.
2 C boiling water
2 C flour
1 TBS baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
2/3 C organic cane sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 C almond milk
1/2 C melted coconut oil
1 TBS flax meal mixed with 3 TBS of warm water, allow to thicken for at least 10 minutes. Do not drain.
1/2 C chopped walnuts

Here's what you'll need:
1 - 9"X5" Loaf Pan
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.


Place dates in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over them.
Set aside for at least 10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl:
Flour
Baking Soda
Cinnamon
Salt
Sugar
Whisk well.

In another bowl:
Vinegar
Almond Milk
Whisk until frothy.
Add Coconut Oil and Flax.
Mix well.
Add to dry ingredients, just until combined.

Drain the Dates 
Fold the Dates and Walnuts into the batter.
Add a splash of additional Almond Milk if the batter appears to be too dry.

Pour batter into the pan.
Bake 35 - 40 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and place the pan on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
Invert the cake onto the cooling rack and cool completely.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!